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Managing and sharing information
Drives are digital storage devices or solid-state drives that help you store, manage, share, and
access information. Your computer has an internal hard drive that stores your personal files and your
computer's software and operating system. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external
drive (purchased separately), such as an optical drive or hard drive.
To quickly transfer information, connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive to the USB port on
your computer, or insert the digital storage card from your phone or camera into the Digital Media
Slot.
NOTE:
For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to
use, see the manufacturer's instructions.
Using a USB device
Most computers have at least one USB port, because this versatile interface allows you to connect to
numerous kinds of external devices to your computer.
Your computer may have more than one type of USB port. See
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compatible with your computer.
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for the types of USB ports on this computer. Be sure to purchase devices that are
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